Sweater Greys William Greene

[Cindyharrisartwork]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. Thank's for Sharing the picture of a Beautiful Painting. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

Thank you hello from NC. The history of these birds is amazing. My daddy and I did paintings together of these guys

 

[Boppo]

Tell us about the birds and why their history is amazing. You have a rapt chicken loving audience!

 

[Cindyharrisartwork]

Tell us about the birds and why their history is amazing. You have a rapt chicken loving audience!

Well..i love my father and although the gamefowl sport is not my thing I am proud that he kept thus line of unique birds pure for so many years. He received the line from Sweater McGinnis. In the 1020s Daddy would handle these these chickens at the derby. Daddy was poor...but loved these birds. McGinnus left Daddy the line when he died much to the dismay of Mr. McGinnis friend. Daddy died 11 years ago at.age of 101. The way I heard daddy explain sweater greys...they were like what made a race horse competitive which he said was the Arabian part used to start thoroughbred horses. Sweater Greys did not quit. They were very beautiful and very cuddly to children. Very loyal. We helped with them on farm. Except the hens when they had chicks!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.

Those are always handsome birds, but not the most cuddly.

Generally they are the least human aggressive of all roosters. For evident reasons human aggression was strongly selected against.

 

[Cindyharrisartwork]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.

Generally they are the least human aggressive of all roosters. For evident reasons human aggression was strongly selected against.

That is exactly how they were. We would hold them at 3 and 4 years old. I have pictures!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Cindy and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Dr Evy]

Hi Cindy! Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!
Cool painting!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Cindy and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.

 

[N F C]

Hi Cindy, thanks for joining us!

 

[janiedoe]

Well..i love my father and although the gamefowl sport is not my thing I am proud that he kept thus line of unique birds pure for so many years. He received the line from Sweater McGinnis. In the 1020s Daddy would handle these these chickens at the derby. Daddy was poor...but loved these birds. McGinnus left Daddy the line when he died much to the dismay of Mr. McGinnis friend. Daddy died 11 years ago at.age of 101. The way I heard daddy explain sweater greys...they were like what made a race horse competitive which he said was the Arabian part used to start thoroughbred horses. Sweater Greys did not quit. They were very beautiful and very cuddly to children. Very loyal. We helped with them on farm. Except the hens when they had chicks!

I think all game fowl are gorgeous. They would not fit in with my laid back flock, but I do admire them.